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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 415.26 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 415.26 and 190.62 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 415.26 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/415.26 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 415.26 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 79,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,156.86/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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